Strategic Leader: Child Safety & Reportable Conduct

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria is seeking a Manager, Child Safety and Reportable Conduct to lead a multi‑disciplinary team ensuring compliance with the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The role focuses on improving processes, training, data analysis and robust record‑keeping.

Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder communication skills, experience advising senior executives, and a demonstrated ability to drive policy improvements in child safety and conduct management.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Current (or willingness to obtain) Employee Working with Children Check
• Experience advising principals and people managers on child safety and conduct matters
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex policy issues

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi‑disciplinary team responsible for ensuring compliance with the Reportable Conduct Scheme
• Identify areas for improvement, manage records, facilitate training, data analysis and reporting
• Lead policy and procedures related to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and child safety in employment processes
• Provide expert advice and support to senior executives and stakeholders

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria is seeking a Manager, Child Safety and Reportable Conduct to lead a multi‑disciplinary team ensuring compliance with the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The role focuses on improving processes, training, data analysis and robust record‑keeping.

Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder communication skills, experience advising senior executives, and a demonstrated ability to drive policy improvements in child safety and conduct management.